Duration 
Commencing 
Online Learning The Diploma of Liberal Arts: Foundations of Wisdom is a one-year course, and is available on both a full time and part time basis.
The Diploma of Liberal Arts: Foundations of Wisdom is comprised of units from the first and second years of the associated Bachelor course. The units include subjects from each of the four main disciplines of theology, philosophy, literature and history. These subjects train students to write, think and speak well, and to appreciate various orders of God’s creation. These units are supplemented with two Christian worldview units, including an introductory unit focusing on the relationship between Christian thought and the liberal arts.
Students who complete the Diploma course are able to articulate into the second year of the Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts with full credit.
Course admission information, including the ATAR/selection rank, and student profile for the Diploma of Liberal Arts: Foundations of Wisdom here.
Admission Criteria
COURSE ADMISSION CRITERIA
I am an applicant with:
RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION
Applicants who have completed secondary education in the last two years and who are aged 17 years or over, are eligible for admission to this course.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) STUDY
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study of at least a completed Certificate III (with a GPA of at least 5.0, where applicable) and who are aged 17 years or over, are eligible for admission to this course. Additional admission criteria apply.
HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY
Applicants with completed higher education study, and applicants with higher education study of at least one semester (full-time equivalent) who wish to transfer to or within CHC, are eligible for admission to this course. Additional admission criteria apply.
WORK AND LIFE EXPERIENCE
Applicants with work and life experience who demonstrate readiness for higher education, including successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT), are eligible for admission to this course. Additional admission criteria apply.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide certified documentary evidence that their secondary schooling, or tertiary studies of at least one year, was conducted in the English language or they have satisfactory results in an acceptable English Language Proficiency examination (see table below). Results are to be no more than two years old as at the commencement of the course of study.
| EXAMINATION | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 (at least 6.0 in all subtests) |
| PTE (Academic) | 59 (at least 51 in all subtests) |
| TOEFL (PBT) | 577 |
| TOEFL (IBT) | 90 (at least 16 in Listening, Reading; 21 in Writing; 18 in Speaking) |
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our expert teaching staff will inspire you to think creatively, be curious and innovate.
Flexible delivery
Choose a part-time or full-time program to suit your circumstances and lifestyle. Part-time students should note some classes may be scheduled during the day.
Course Structure
The Diploma of Liberal Arts: Foundations of Wisdom is comprised of 8 units: 2 core units and 6 elective units.
In planning their course, students must consult the Liberal Arts Courses Guide for information regarding course rules and requirements, including unit prerequisite requirements.
Fees & Scholarships
FEES
SCHOLARSHIPS
CHC has a number of scholarships available in particular course areas to help students who are coming to CHC as school-leavers.
The Government also provides some financial assistance to students to help the transition into study.
Further information about scholarships and government financial assistance is available below.
CONTACT US
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